Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

UNCOVERED: Himalayas - The Untold Story

A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekking

India's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-organized trekking industry. India's approach has faced criticism for poor infrastructure and environmental impact. Animal welfare on pilgrimage routes is also a concern. The article suggests visiting the…

The Economic Times

Top 10 Romantic Mountain Destinations for Couples in India

When it comes to romance, few places can match the charm of the mountains. Crisp air, stunning views, cozy accommodations, and peaceful surroundings create the perfect setting for couples to reconnect and create lasting memories. India is blessed with beautiful mountain destinations spread across the Himalayas, Western Ghats, and northeastern…

MyLifeXP

Why Hanuman Ji Called Neelkanth Varni "My Ram

Imagine a 12-year-old boy sitting alone in the freezing Himalayas. No family. No protection. No shelter. Only deep meditation. Suddenly, the darkness around him begins to move. Strange sounds echo through the mountains. Hundreds of terrifying spirits appear from every direction. Anyone else would have run away in fear. But…

MyLifeXP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Why Did Yudhishthira Have to Visit Hell Before Heaven?

Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandavas, is often remembered as the embodiment of truth and virtue in the Mahabharata. Throughout his life, he struggled to uphold dharma even in the face of betrayal, war, and personal loss. After the great Kurukshetra War and the eventual end of his earthly journey,…

MyLifeXP

Why Is Kubera Worshipped Despite Being Ravana's Brother?

When people hear that Kubera and Ravana were brothers, it often comes as a surprise. After all, Ravana is one of the most controversial figures in Hindu mythology, while Kubera is worshipped during Diwali and many other sacred rituals for blessings of wealth and abundance. The story reveals an important…

MyLifeXP

CHANDO Group Releases 2025 Sustainability Report, Marking 15th Consecutive Year of Disclosure

SHANGHAI, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 26, 2026, CHANDO Group hosted the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Report alongside a media salon at Oriental Beauty Valley • CHANDO Future Beauty City. Nearly 40 media organizations and industry experts gathered for the occasion, marking the Group's 15th consecutive year…

AAP

The Rise of “Sleep Tourism” in India: People Are Traveling Just to Rest

People Are No Longer Traveling to Explore. They’re Traveling to RecoverThere was a time when vacations were about doing more. More sightseeing. More shopping. More photos. More places covered in less time. Now, many Indians are doing the exact opposite. They are checking into silent retreats, mountain cottages, forest resorts,…

MyLifeXP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Why Did Shiva Choose Cremation Grounds Over Palaces as a Way of Life?

In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is not the king seated on a glittering throne. He is the ascetic who meditates in the Himalayas, wears animal skin, and roams among funeral pyres. To many, this image feels frightening. Yet for millions of devotees, it is deeply comforting. The cremation ground, or…

MyLifeXP

'He has attained samadhi': Hyderabad techie’s family chooses not to recover his body from Everest citing faith among reasons

'He has attained samadhi': The family of Hyderabad-based climber Arun Kumar Tiwari, who died while descending Mount Everest near the Hillary Step, has decided against bringing his body back from the mountain’s “death zone”. Citing his deep connection with the Himalayas, religious beliefs, and the extreme risks involved in recovery…

The Economic Times

Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the Himalayas

Air pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Bengal are now highly polluted regions. Pollution is spreading from the plains into the Himalayas. India's clean air efforts focus on cities but neglect rural biomass burning, a major pollution source. This…

The Economic Times

IMD weather alert: Yellow warning for Himalayan states and heavy rain forecast for Kerala as monsoon strengthens

Heightened weather activity is observed across India as storm systems over the Himalayas and the approaching southwest monsoon towards Kerala signal significant changes. The IMD has issued rain and thunderstorm alerts for Himalayan states due to a strong western disturbance, while Kerala braces for heavy rainfall with the monsoon's early…

The Economic Times

PM pollution increased by 20% in Indo-Gangetic Plain, Himalayan region, North-East: Study

Pollution levels in North India and the Himalayas have risen sharply. Particulate matter pollution increased over 20 percent in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, Himalayas, and North-East India between 2010 and 2019. Biomass burning is the primary driver of this pollution. Emissions from Punjab and Bihar are reaching the Himalayas, impacting these…

The Economic Times

Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy

Naoko Watanabe, the first woman to summit K2 three times, has also climbed the world's 14 highest peaks

The Independent UK

Did Adi Shakti Also Reveal Her Vishwaroop?

Whenever people hear the word Vishwaroop, one image immediately comes to mind Krishna revealing his infinite cosmic form to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita. But what if that was not the only Vishwaroop described in Hindu scriptures? What if another divine being revealed an equally powerful cosmic form long before?…

MyLifeXP

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Scientists surveying ants accidentally stumble upon new ‘happy face’ spider species

High-altitude species named after the mighty Himalayas

The Independent UK

Photos of US-born teen Buddhist lama now studying near the Himalayas to become a monk

Jalue Dorje grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis loving rap music, video games and football. But he’s also spent much of his life training to become a monk, memorizing sacred scriptures, practicing calligraphy and learning the teachings of Buddha.

The Economic Times

10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysis

The analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing impact of disasters in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region may be linked to the growing prevalence of multi-hazard events, especially in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, but the post-2013 trend suggests fewer…

The Times of India

10 highest mountains in the world and what makes them remarkable

The highest mountains on Earth are often spoken about as measurements first. Heights, rankings, expedition records. Yet the mountains themselves exist in conditions that resist neat comparison. The weather changes by the hour. Borders cut across ridgelines. Entire climbing seasons disappear under snowstorms or political restrictions. Even the measurements have…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

MyLifeXP

Why Rama Built Ramanathaswamy Temple After Ravana’s Fall

The defeat of Ravana is one of the most celebrated moments in the Ramayana. For devotees across India, it represents the victory of dharma over adharma, truth over arrogance, and righteousness over evil. Yet according to Hindu tradition, the end of the war in Lanka was not a moment of…

Times Life

Most Visited Vishnu Temple Where Deity Sleeps for Months

High in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand lies the sacred temple of Vishnu in his form as Badrinarayan, located in Badrinath, one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India and a key part of the Char Dham Yatra. Every year, millions of devotees make the challenging journey to this…

MyLifeXP

Did a Cave in Uttarakhand Witness Mahabharata’s Birth?

What if one of the greatest epics in history was not written in comfort but under pressure that allowed no pause? Deep in the Himalayas, inside a silent cave, a powerful moment unfolded where knowledge had to flow continuously and writing could not stop even for a second. This was…

Times Life

5 Vishnu Temples That Remove Generational Curses

Lord Vishnu, the preserver, is worshipped as the one who restores order where life has become heavy. His temples linked with ancestor rituals feel less like places of fear and more like places of release, where families come not only to pray, but to forgive, remember, and begin again. Vishnupad…

Times Life

7 Temples Where Shiva Is Said to Still Be Present Today

There are certain sacred spaces in India where devotion does not feel like a ritual performed at a distance, but like an experience that is alive, immediate, and deeply personal. Among the countless temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, a few stand apart because devotees across generations have believed that Shiva’s…

Times Life

Why The Most Powerful God Shiva Sits On A Tiger Skin And Not Golden Throne

We usually associate power with elevation. A throne, a crown, a palace, a guarded seat. Human beings have always used objects to announce importance. The higher the seat, the greater the authority. Shiva overturns that logic completely. In classical iconography, Shiva is often shown seated in meditation, wearing or sitting…

Times Pets

The Pika as a Pet: Ethics, Care, and Conservation

The natural ecosystem of the Pika, highlighting why it cannot adapt to typical home environments.

The fascination with exotic pets has grown in recent years, leading many animal lovers to explore unique and rare species as companions. Among these is the Pika, a small herbivorous mammal found in rocky alpine…

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.